Following footsteps of fellow actress Deepika Padukone, who was seen performing Ganga Aarti on the banks of the Holy river in Varanasi, it's the 'Queen' Kangana Ranaut, who reached the banks of River Ganga to invoke blessings in order to kickstart promotions of her upcoming film, 'Manikarnika'.


Kangana performing Ganga Aarti on the banks of the Holy river Ganga in Varanasi[PIC CREDIT: Instagram/ManavManglani]While it was a personal trip that drew Deepika and her mother to the Holy site, Kangana was accompanied with a hoard of media persons to cover the eventful sight.

Deepika and her mother performed ganga aarti recently in varanasi

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Kangana Ranaut amazed everyone as she took 5 dips in the Ganga[PIC CREDIT: Instagram]The 30-year-old actress, who will play warrior queen Rani Laxmibai in the film, arrived at the Ghat with the entire team of her movie and performed the rituals.

Kangana Ranaut reached the banks of River Ganga to invoke blessings in order to kickstart promotions of her upcoming film, 'Manikarnika'.[PIC CREDIT: Instagram]The actor is currently in Varanasi to unveil a 20-feet poster of the film at the Dasashwamedh Ghat. Donning a golden saree, which she teamed with an orange brocade blouse and traditional jewellery.

Kangana Ranaut amazed everyone as she took 5 dips in the Ganga[PIC CREDIT: Instagram]Kangana not only offered prayers but also took a dip in the holy waters of the Ganges and chanted "Har Har Mahadev". WATCH BELOW:

Kangana visited Kashi Vishwanath Temple to offer prayers and seeking blessings for her upcoming movie 'Manikarnika'.


Directed by Krissh, the film will see Kangana playing the warrior queen, Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi in a film titled ' Manikarnika- The Queen of Jhansi.'The poster of the film is looking quite promising,check it out:

Poster of Manikarnika- The Queen of Jhansi

The film will hit the theatres on April 27 next year.

With inputs from agencies.